A recent study found that some kids were able to once again consume peanuts by slowly increasing ingested amounts as a means of desensitization.  This type of therapy requires a lot more research and will not be common practice anytime in the near future.  If it seems a lot more kids have food allergies these days that is because they do; the number has gone up 18% over the past decade.  Despite the drastic increase in the number of children with food allergies, what has remained stagnant is an improved means of diagnosis as well as management therapies.  Food allergy research is definitely on the rise but until definitive answers are reached, here are few ways to help parents manage kids’ food allergies:

Be alert: remain on guard for food allergies’ specific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps; or upper respiratory symptoms like wheezing, chronic stuffy noses, or hives.

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 Holiday parties at school, family, friends, and neighbors houses; all joyful times but also an extra amount of stress if you or child suffers from food allergies. Even having out of town guests in your home can be tricky because grandma doesn’t always know that her grandchild cannot have that scoop of ice cream or piece of cake.  Here are 6 simple ways to survive the holiday season with food allergies:          

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For mothers who are not breastfeeding, choosing the right infant formula for your baby can be a tough decision.  While many mums and physicians alike often attribute colic to the type of formula an infant is eating, this may not always be the case.  Switching from a cow’s milk based formula to a soy based that utilizes the proteins found in soybeans was previously the protocol for infants suspected of a cow’s milk allergy. The American Academy of Pediatrics announced this week they have a change of opinion regarding soy based infant formulas.

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Longer days and warmer weather signal spring is on its way, and so are springtime allergies.  Most adults acknowledge that allergies can make you feel pretty miserable.  Stuffy noses and wheezing can keep you up at night and a bit drowsy during the day.  A new survey reveals the affects of allergies are no different for kids. 

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Alas, good news for food allergy sufferers.  Although some children do grow out of their food allergies, many do not.  It is the hope of many parents of children with food allergies that their children will learn to healthfully cope with allergies.  A new study reveals a breakthrough technique that may help children overcome severe food allergies.

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For generations, physicians and parents alike believed most infant and early childhood allergies would be outgrown within the first few years of life.  However, new research from the John Hopkins Children’s Center has revealed that milk and egg allergies are actually more difficult to outgrow than previously believed.

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While naysayers believe peanut allergies are much more rare than the media lets on, a recent study proves otherwise.  The study, conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), revealed that the age at which children are exposed to peanuts and elicit an allergic response has dropped significantly over the past decade.  The results of this study come as a bit of a surprise considering the emphasis on at risk families to avoid  introducting peanuts to their children during the first 3 years of life.

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